MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take online classes.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
e-learning institutions
are struggling with
now that e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can organizations
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
United States to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can institutions
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open education
experiments.
Public servants want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
increasing
demand for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational issues.
This sensational new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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